Need a sweet treat stat? Whip up one of these cookies, bars or brownies! They are quick to make and taste great.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Tme: 25 minutes

Yield: Makes 16

Cost per Serving: 34¢

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1 large egg plus 1 large egg white

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang.

2. In a medium bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. In a medium saucepan, place butter and chocolate over lowest heat setting on stove and cook, stirring often, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. Whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture. Add flour mixture and stir until just combined (do not overmix). Pour into prepared pan and bake until slightly puffed and set in center, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack. Use parchment or foil overhang to lift brownies out of pan and onto cutting board to slice. Cut into squares and serve.